For the hogao

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped scallions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups diced tomato

For the rice

• 2 cups rice
• 2 cups diced smoked sausage or longaniza
• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon achiote
• 4 cups water
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup white cheese or mozzarella, diced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste